Berkeley, California vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 37.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $62,274 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Folsom
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower